Is Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO brings $253 versus $184 raw — a $69.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
- Raw (NM)
- $184
- PSA 10
- $253
- Gem premium
- 1.4×
- As of
- Jul 11, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $253 | +$44.50 | +$19.50 | −$80.50 |
Net = sale price − $184 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $329 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $253 | −$75.75 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $152 | −$177 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $152 | −$177 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $253 | $152 | $329 | $152 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $146 |
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Grading Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO — FAQ
Is Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO worth grading?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO brings $253 versus $184 raw — a $69.50 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. Without PSA 9 sales on record, budget for the fee being lost on a near-miss.
How much is a PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO (Basketball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome 1973 Autograph) sells for about $253 versus $184 for a raw near-mint copy — a 1.4× premium as of Jul 11, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $329, ahead of PSA 10 at $253. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Shaquille O'Neal [Purple Geometric Refractor] #73TA-SO need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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